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by Sean McComsey
Quadratec Channel Correspondent
I may be a bit biased because I own a TJ but JCR's Ascender is absolutely stunning and definitely one of my favorite builds. The Firecracker red paint jumps out all the way across the parking lot. Once close enough to get a good look, you'll notice all the subtle accents that set this Jeep apart. From the blacked out American Flag Jeep logo to the tiny spots of red on the spike lug nuts, there is plenty to keep your attention as you look over this Wrangler.
Fully decked out in JCROffroad armor and bumpers, its obvious the Ascender is protected for the trails. The JCR Hi-Line Crusader fenders and corner guards are constructed of aluminum for weight savings. Protecting the front and rear of the Jeep are JCR Dagger bumpers. Other armor includes JCR rock sliders, gas tank skid plate, steering box skid and a custom cage. Every serious off roader knows the drivetrain - and specifically axles - need to be reliable and ready for whatever the trial throws at you. JCR spared no expense and chose Teraflex full float front and rear CRD 60's with RCV axle shafts, 5.38 gears and ARB lockers.
The huge upgrade at axles allows them to run 40x13.5 Nitto Trail Grapplers and Trail Ready HD series beadlocks. Connecting the axles to the stretched frame are Rock Krawler Coilovers and Rock Krawler Pro Stretch Long Arms. Under the AEV Hi-Line hood is a 4.0L motor that gets an extra boost in power thanks to a Ripp Supercharger and Magnaflow Exhaust. In the rare instance this beast gets stuck, the Ascender is equipped with a Warn 10-S Winch sporting Master Pull Superfine XD Winch Line and a Factor 55 Prolink. Lighting upgrades include a Rigid Radiance 50" LED Light Bar, Rigid Midnight Edition Dually's, Maxbilt Trail Tail LED Tail Lights and Truck Lite LED Headlights.
